People on PIP could save over £700 in 2026 with one step | Personal Finance | Finance
As January bills start to stack up, disabled people are wrestling with an average additional cost of £1,095 per month compared to non-disabled households, according to the charity Scope. This amounts to an extra annual living cost of £13,140, a burden shouldered by roughly 24% of Brits.
However, those receiving PIP, Blue Badges or other benefit schemes could potentially save over £700 this year, reducing the added cost of being disabled without having to make significant lifestyle changes, thanks to Purpl. Purpl is a savings platform tailored specifically for disabled people, offering discount codes and advice on personal finance and disability.
Backed by major brands such as Morrisons, eBay and EDF Energy, the platform allows disabled users to save an average of £15 per discount code across various categories from groceries to travel. According to the site, this equates to roughly £58 in monthly savings for those using four or more codes.
To qualify, users must have a disability or long-term health condition recognised under the Equality Act 2010.
Verification of their disability status will be required using specific documents such as PIP, DLA, Blue Badge, Disabled Bus Pass, Disabled Persons Railcard, NHS Diagnosis letter and Access Card.
The brainchild of Georgina Colman, who herself suffers from MS, Purpl is the first platform of its kind in the UK, providing discounts and exclusive savings for people with disabilities.
Georgina shared: “After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I realised how expensive life is as a disabled person.
“I spend money every month on therapies. I go to neuro-physiotherapy twice a month, as well as having sports massages, chiropractic appointments and other alternative therapies. I need my heating on more as my body does not function well in the cold.
“I spend money on equipment like walking aids and assistive technologies, as well as on supplements and ‘free from’ food. These are not luxuries for me; they help reduce the inflammation and spasticity in my body, which keeps me able to move more and improves my quality of life.
“I hope that through Purpl, we can help disabled people with their everyday expenses so life is a little easier and more affordable. As we continue to grow, I’m excited to invite more brands to the platform so disabled people can save on the brands they use regularly.”
Some members have already saved hundreds. Sue from Cleveland revealed she’s saved £48 a month using the Morrisons code, dubbing it a “massive help”.
Kirsty Northam from Berkshire shared: “Our normal weekly shop is usually around £100, but with Purpl I managed to get everything for about £90, which has helped. We don’t always treat ourselves, so it was nice when we got a discount on Chessington.”
